Apple vs. Chicken Breast
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Cooked Chicken Breast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
cooked
chicken breast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and chicken breast:
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken breast is a great source of potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and apple has 68% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken breast per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for chicken breast, 79:0:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 79% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 118 times more protein than apple - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken breast and apple contain similar amounts of saturated fat - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Apple has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken breast and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than apple - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both apple and chicken breast contain significant amounts of folate.
| Apple | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 13.712 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.965 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast has 150% more calcium than apple - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 767% more iron than apple - chicken breast has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken breast is a great source of potassium and it has 139% more potassium than apple - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.03 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Chicken Breast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.59 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.65 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apple or Chicken Breast .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken breast or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and apple has 70% less calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Is chicken breast or apple better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 118 times more protein than apple - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Does apple or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..